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Brandenburgische Konzerte Nr. 4-6
Classical · 2008

Brandenburgische Konzerte Nr. 4-6

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This collection of Bach's fourth through sixth Brandenburg Concertos offers a fascinating study in instrumental contrast and structural brilliance.

Beginning with the light, pastoral air of the Fourth Concerto, the listener is greeted by the playful, bird-like chirping of recorders and a virtuosic violin that dances through the texture. It feels like a spring morning in a well-ordered garden, where every leaf and stem has a designated place in the grand design. The mood is one of intellectual playfulness, where the complexity of the counterpoint never weighs down the inherent buoyancy of the melodies.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, explosive harpsichord solo in the first movement of Concerto No. 5 that transforms a group effort into a virtuosic display.
The dark, velvety interplay between the two violas in Concerto No. 6, creating a dense thicket of sound without any high-frequency violins.
The bird-like call and response between the two recorders in the opening Allegro of Concerto No. 4.

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